Overview

Tensions run high when a crazed bomber rigs a Los Angeles bus with a device that will kill everyone on board if the vehicle's speed dips below fifty miles per hour.

Fun facts

Awards
Won 10 awards, including the Oscars for Best Sound and Best Sound Editing (1995)
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Nominations
8 award nominations, including the Oscar for Best Film Editing (1995)
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Box office
Grossed $350M worldwide, about 11.7 times its $30M budget
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Filming locations
Filmed in Long Beach, Santa Monica and Mojave Air and Space Port at Rutan Field
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Setting
Set in Los Angeles International Airport and Los Angeles
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Sequels
Followed by Speed 2: Cruise Control
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Collection
Part of Speed Collection
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Music
Music by Mark Mancina
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